NORTHEAST FIRENEWS
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS


The Spotlight Photos Page is dedicated to Dick Barlett who passed away on June 17, 2014 and to Steve Cummings who passed away on April 17, 2015. Together they revolutionized apparatus photography and were irreplaceable friends to the fire service as well irreplaceable friends for me.

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REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

".....to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom" - President Abraham Lincoln

WORLD WAR II

Staff Sergeant Frank E. Riley Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant John M. Riley, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Richard S. Riley, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Robert J. Riley, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Hazen M. Ring, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Joseph R. Lee, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Simon Lee, NAVY, from Revere, MA killed in action during World War II

Radioman 3rd Class Joseph W. Less Jr, NAVY, from Haverhill, MA killed in action during World War II

Hospital Apprentice 2nd Class Gordon W. Lafavour, NAVY, from Beverly, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Kenneth I. LeGay, NAVY from Walpole, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Curtis Good Private First Class B CO, 3RD BN, 21ST INFANTRY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV Army of the United States New Haven, Connecticut December 02, 1949 to December 29, 1969 (Incident Date November 22, 1969)

Private First Class Curtis Good, ARMY, B CO, 3RD BN, 21ST INFANTRY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV from New Haven, CT died December 29, 1969 (Incident Date November 22, 1969)

Specialist Four Albert F. Graham, Jr, ARMY, HHC, 19TH ENG BN, 937TH ENG GROUP, 18TH ENG BDE, USARV ENG CMD, USARV from New Haven, CT killed in action on October 25, 1970

Private First Class Allen Lea Ward, USMC, F CO, 2ND BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Skowhegan, ME died August 13, 1968 (Incident Date August 6, 1968)

Private Clyde William Withee, ARMY, C CO, 2ND BN, 2ND INFANTRY, 1ST INF DIV, USARV from Skowhegan, ME killed in action on February 25, 1966

Specialist Four Michael Asep, ARMY, E CO, 1ST BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USARV from New York, NY killed in action on September 8, 1970

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

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THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Boston Engine 14- 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Boston Engine 33 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Boston Engine 37- 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Charlton, MA Tanker 2- 2023 Spartan FC-94/4 Guys 1000/2500.


Dighton, MA Engine 3- 2024 KME Predator 1500/1000/30A.


Leominster, MA Engine 3- 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/675.


Northern Berkshire EMS, MA Unit 4- 2024 Chevrolet G3500/Wheeled Coach ambulance.


>Northern Berkshire EMS, MA Unit 7- 2024 Chevrolet G3500/Wheeled Coach ambulance.


Oakahm, MA has placed into service a 1994 International/GPC 500/500 as Forestry 2


Oxford, MA Ambulance 2- 2023 Ford F-550/Custom Body Works 4x4.


Petersham, MA recently placed into service this 1999 International/KME 1500/1300/30F as Engine 2. It has previously served in Valatie, NY.


South Portland, ME Ladder 45- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100' MM Tower.


UMASS Memorial Life Flight LF3- 2024 International/Life Line Critical Care Ground Transport ambulance.


Wolfeboro, NH Engine 3- 2023 Seagrave Marauder 1500/750.


Yarmouth, MA Ambulance 54- 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Reminder: many times there are more photos of incident scenes in the incident archives and only one or two images are showcased on this page. Check out the Latest Updates page to see how many photos of each incident are on the site.

CURRENT SCENES


Recent fire scene in Littleton, NH. The next photo is also from this fire.



Londonderry, NH- 4/23/24- rollover MVA on I-93 with MedFlight transporting. The next 2 photos are also from this accident.




Manchester, NH 4/25/27- 3 alarm building fire.


Loudon, NH 4/26/24- fully involved house fire. The next photo is also from this fire.



North Providence, RI Firefighters responded to a rollover with entrapment on Friday 4/26/2024. One victim was removed and transported and one large dog was removed and Animal Control took possession until the owner recovered from injuries.


Brush fire in Bolton, CT on April 27th. The next photo is also from this fire.



Nashua, NH 4/27/24- 2nd alarm structure fire at 26A Cross Street.


Plymouth, NH 4/27/24- 3 alarm fire for 2 buildings on Main Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Ashby, MA 4/28/24- fire crews working a small brush fire.


Springfield MA 4/28/24- Firefighters were dispatched to 426 Carew Street just about at 4pm for a structure fire. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor of a large 2.5 wood framed home. Engine 7 immediately opened its deck gun and started hitting the heaviest fire. Truck 1 and truck 4 got into position to attempt to open the roof, but solar panels were on the roof nearest the heaviest fire. Crews advanced multiple lines into the building and attacked the fire. Truck repositioned the stick and was able to get a spot so crews could cut holes in the roof. The fire was knocked down within 30 mins. Springfield Arson and Bomb are investigating the fire. Also 2 brand new “probies” caught their 1st fire at this location. 9 people displaced and no injuries reported. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Springfield, MA Firefighters were dispatched just past 8pm on Monday April 29th for a possible structure fire at 70 Grenada Ter. 1st report was that a large construction style dumpster was on fire in the rear of a large apartment block. Engine 3 was 1st arrive reporting smoke showing from the street. Upon further investigation they confirmed it was a dumpster fire not the building. Engine 3 advanced a line to the rear and knocked down the fire. The full assignment was dismissed as Engine 3 and Tac 3 handled. Arson and bomb investigated the fire. No reported injuries.

OLDER SCENES


Orono, ME 10/22/1975- 2nd alarm house fire.


A second alarm fire in a garden style apartment building in Orono, Maine Saturday January 23, 1993.


Hopkinton, MA 1/26/2001- attached garage fire at 10 Church Street. The next 4 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Hanson, MA Call FF Sam Perkins at recent public education event at the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.


Plymouth, NH.


Concord, NH Engine 7 and Ambulance 7 crews.


East Granby, CT Firefighters drilled on April 29th at the end of Tunxis Ave on high angle rescue with an injured hiker. Crews worked on team work, securing ropes, making sure harnesses were secure and most importantly safety at all times.


East Granby FF Alex Hacia.


East Granby FF Chris Gothers.


Springfield probationary Firefighter James Yates assigned to Engine 3.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Bartlett, NH Forestry 1- 2004 Stewart & Stevenson 500/300/5F (ex Fort Devens, MA).


Boston Engine 10- 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30A.


Bourne, MA ex Engine 6- 1948 Buffalo 500 GPM.


Canterbury, NH Engine 3- 1997 HME/Central States 1250/1250.


Dennis, MA new Station 2 located at 350 Paddocks Path.


Foxborough, MA Engine 22- 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750.


Lewiston, ME ex Engine 1- 1947 Mack LS 1250 GPM.


Marlborough, MA Truck 1- 2023 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100' RM tower.


Northampton, MA Truck 1- 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 100' RMA.


Townsend, MA ex Forestry 1- 1964 Dodge Power Wagon 100/200.


Tyngsborough, MA ex Engine 2- 1977 Chevy/Maynard 350/1000.


Tyngsborough, MA ex Engine 3- 1949 Ford/Farrar.


Tyngsborough, MA ex Engine 6- 1967 Chevy/Farrar.


Former Wakefield, MA Auxiliary's 1971 Mack/Lacey at a structure fire.


Williamstown, VT ex Engine 5- 1976 Diamond Reo/Middlesex 1000/1000 (also served as Engine 2).

FEATURED PATCHES AND CHALLENGE COIN OF THE WEEK
Every week I will feature a different fire patch, military patch and challenge coin. Please note, these are from personal collections and not for sale.


Holland, MA Fire Department.


Portland, OR Airport Fire/Rescue challenge coins.


US Navy VF-84 Jully Rogers patch (former F-14 Tomcat Squadron).


US Navy VF-84 Jolly Rogers challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Lexington, MA.

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  Cape Elizabeth, ME Engine 62- 2004 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F/CAFS, refurbished in 2023.   












  
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